The Center for Muscle and Joint Health, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, invites applications for 2-3 positions (part-time or full-time) as assistant professors in Musculoskeletal Health to be filled in the period from 1 January 2023 till 31 December 2025.

Job description and expections of qualifications:

The candidates will be expected to be able to initiate and conduct research, teaching as well as dissemination and outreach activities.

We are searching for 2-3 candidates (see profiles below).

For all positions, the successful candidate must demonstrate a solid research output within research in musculoskeletal health and be motivated to further develop an independent research profile in synergy with the center/research unit’s and department’s strategies.

The candidates will be expected to take on administrative responsibilities and commit to the social and professional life at the center/research units and department, which value workplace presence as an important aspect. Further, the candidates are expected to teach and supervise bachelor and master students enrolled in the programmes of the Faculty of Health Sciences, primarily Clinical Biomechanics, Sport and Health and MSc in Physiotherapy.

The candidates will also be expected to attend and complete the SDU lecturer training program with documentation of own teaching development.

For these positions, candidates with the following qualifications will be prioritized:

- A PhD degree within a field relevant of the position

- Experience with musculoskeletal research

- Experience with teaching, supervision, and course coordination

- Success with external funding

- Strong motivation and personal drive

In addition, the following qualifications will be prioritized for each of the positions:

Profile 1 (Clinical Biomechanics research unit):

- A strong clinical background

- Experience with research in clinical assessment and/or diagnosis and/or diagnostic imaging

Profile 2 (Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy research unit):

- A strong clinical background

- Experience with clinical research

Profile 3 (Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy research unit):

- Experience with evidence synthesis

- Qualifications in knowledge exchange and public dissemination

About us:

The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics is part of SDU's strategy (SDU's fundamental narrative). As department, we are recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff supports this through active participation in the department's professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.

The Center for Muscle and Joint Health is a committed collaboration between 3 research units and has about 50 researchers dedicated to research in muscle and joint health and is world leading within its field. The center is situated at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics. The 3 research units are

Clinical Biomechanics

Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy

Physical Activity in Health in working life

Additional information:

Within a three-year period, non-Danish-speaking applicants are expected to master the Danish language at a level which enables reading Danish exam papers and administrative documents and within five years enables the applicant to teach in Danish. The department offers free language classes and a reduction in workload to support non-Danish speaking employees.

Contact:

For further information, please contact Professor Jan Hartvigsen, Head of Clinical Biomechanics research unit (Profile 1), tel. +45 6550 4522, e-mail: [email protected] or Professor Jonas Bloch Thorlund, Head of Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy research unit (Profile 2 and 3), tel. +45 2912 5499, e-mail: [email protected] or Professor Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, tel. +45 6550 3493, e-mail: [email protected] .

Appointment:

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application:

Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted.

Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 Mb.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

Applicants must indicate which of the profile(s) they are applying for.

The application must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the applicant to be most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf.- or docx.-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.

Incomplete applications with regard to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Danish is not required initially however, must be mastered within the first three years of employment. In cooperation with the language centre “Lærdansk”, SDU offers specialized language courses.

The International Staff Office(ISO)at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation,housing and accompanying family.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further details:

Read the guideline for applicants